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1 Does your teen need to visit the dentist? Make
an appointment now to avoid missing any school. |
2 Find quotes that will motivate your teen. Post
a favorite one on the mirror your teen uses. |
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3 Have your teen check out the ads in the paper for
the best buys on back-to-school items. |
4 Start to get back on a school schedule. Encourage
your teen to go to bed earlier. |
5 Does your teen's school have a website? Check
it out - it may list required school supplies. |
6 Ask your teen to put gas in the car. Together,
check the oil and other fluids. Knowing basic car maintenance is
important for every driver. |
7 Talk with your teen about how you appreciate your
education, or why you wish you'd learned more. |
8 Encourage your teen to take
some cookies to an elderly neighbor or family friend. |
9 Are you planning a trip?
Give your teen a map to plan the route. |
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10 Plan a family picnic.
Let your teen plan and prepare the meal. |
11 Do you know your teen's
friends? Make sure they feel welcome in your home. |
12 Is your teen bored or
restless? See if your library or other local organizations need
volunteers. |
13 Watch a TV show with your
teen. Talk about the values depicted, and how they are similar or
different from yours. |
14 Let your teen bake cookies
today. Review math skills by doubling the recipe. |
15 Check out a book on
constellations. Read it with your teen and do some star watching
together tonight. |
16 Give your teen a budget and
the responsibility of grocery shopping for the week. |
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17 Be tourists in your own
hometown today. Visit a local historical site with your teen. |
18 Buy a few postcards from
your town. Ask your teen to send them to friends or family. |
19 Encourage your teen to
explore colleges. Check out their websites. |
20 Talk with your teen about
the school year. What are some goals to focus on? |
21 For today, talk with your
teen as you would to a friend or co-worker. How does your teen
respond? |
22 Encourage your teen to
invite friends over for pizza and a video. Learn their names. |
23 Teens often feel peer
pressure to try alcohol. Talk to your teen about ways to say "no". |
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24 Give your teen a special hug
today. |
25 Can your teen sew on a
button? Mend a hem? Work together on these important life
skills. |
26 Most high schools distribute
calendars at the beginning of the year. Mark important dates. |
27 Get to know your teen's
teachers. Don't forget to meet the counselors, too. |
28 Ask your teen for
suggestions of nutritious snacks to have on hand. |
29 Does your teen want to work
this school year? Emphasize the fact that schoolwork comes first. |
30 Talk with your teen about
the things you did this summer. What are three things you'll remember? |
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31 Read the comics together
today. |
